yman1437 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi I am sure this has been asked before. Please refer me to the right thread if so. Since I don't want / can't afford to pay $1200 for a VF-4G, I am looking to get from Japan (although some brief searching shows some crazy price too....). Anyway, I have heard of....... fromjapan Celga Kuboten Rinkya Which one do you guys use the most? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Japanmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've used Rinkya. Pretty reliable and a good process but it ain't cheap. Basically, I've found you only want to use these services for:1) Large lot auctions. If you can break up the excess you're going to have to pay over a lot of toys, it's easier to stomach 2) Large ticket items. What's another 15% when you're already paying $500 right? RIGHT? If you're buying things that are only $100 the mark-up is more like 45%... YIKES 3) Impossible to find items Also, if you're using these services, get used to failing. You're bidding against people who aren't facing an extra $100 in fees so you'll find yourself getting outbid a lot (and those people will still pay way less than you were willing to pay between the auction and the fees). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 You might want to look for private proxies. As in people living there who offer such services as opposed to companies/websites. I found their rates to be slightly lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yman1437 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Also, if you're using these services, get used to failing. You're bidding against people who aren't facing an extra $100 in fees so you'll find yourself getting outbid a lot (and those people will still pay way less than you were willing to pay between the auction and the fees). Ain't that true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) This is why I never got rid of my J-bank account and have trusted friends I can mail crap to within Japan. The cost of transferring 500-1000 dollars at a time to my Japanese Bank acct is waaaaaay less than what these proxy services charge :0 Then I just use either a bank wire or the credit card from that bank to pay for crap, then I pay my buddy shipping plus a little extra for his trouble. Edited April 9, 2013 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 This is why I never got rid of my J-bank account and have trusted friends I can mail crap to within Japan. The cost of transferring 500-1000 dollars at a time to my Japanese Bank acct is waaaaaay less than what these proxy services charge :0 Then I just use either a bank wire or the credit card from that bank to pay for crap, then I pay my buddy shipping plus a little extra for his trouble. And you're offering your services to us, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 goboy store Excellent Service! http://stores.ebay.com/GO-BOY-STORE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genomcorp Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 never had a problem with kuboten.they have a flat $10 + 10% fee which isn't too too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yman1437 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I'll just have to abandon my dream....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 If you use those services, use it for something like this... talk about tax-return purchase :0 http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b142073240 YF-29 with super VF-171 with super VF-25G VF-25F with super and armored VF-25S with super and armored VF-27 Brera Hot damn O_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Those are all the old versions. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I've used Celga in the past, had no troubles with them. Now, I just have my wife bid on the rare items I see. Another thing you might not know, you need to have a paid membership with Yahoo Auctions if you want to bid on something over ï¿¥3500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Those are all the old versions. haha Actually they are all renewals cept for the VF-27 which never got any renewal love and prolly won't :0 i'd be tempted to buy it if I didn't already have two of each :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yman1437 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 So anyone has a private proxy to.recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 fromjapan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Well, Tokyobuyers is quitting. So I have no service at the moment. Sad, as they were really good at what they do. Can anybody suggest a good service that isn't those parasites at Rinkya? haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 RinkYa costs more - but they are hassle free, and I always get my stuff. Picture having issues with lost items you've already paid for, or other problems. But if you find someone that is cheap and trouble free let me know. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Rinkya are scumbags in my book. They basically tried to throw some late fee on me after they had told me to wait for a bill. What the hell? And I'd spent a lot of money with them in the past. Plus their service had craped out on me a few times and cost me some auctions. I had a big ordeal with them earlier last year and quit their service after they tried to "enforce" some rule that isn't even in their contract or TOS. I've been using tokyobuyers since, but he is scaling down. Edited January 3, 2014 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Sendico has a standard service charge of 1000 yen at each auction, so it might be more useful for buying higher priced items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YF-29 Durandal Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Japanmart It's actually called Japamart without the ''N''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullet_Sponge Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Are you only looking for sellers IN Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 There's people on this forum selling VF-4's for 500$ so I hope you'd shy away from 1200$ lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancalot Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 have you try http://buyee.jp/ they pretty good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I just received my first order from fromjapan. It was an excellent experience. However, avoid the web shop named surugaya-a-too. They sold me a dirty, yellowed VF-1S as a new one. Don't know what to do... may be open a case with fromjapan tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I just received my first order from fromjapan. It was an excellent experience. However, avoid the web shop named surugaya-a-too. They sold me a dirty, yellowed VF-1S as a new one. Don't know what to do... may be open a case with fromjapan tomorrow. I've bought 2nd games from Surugaya-a-too via Rakuten before, and my impression of them is that they deal mainly in 2nd hand stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yes, they are selling 2nd hand. I knew it was second hand but I had positive experience with Mandarake and Amiami for 2nd hand stuff. This is the first time I am disappointed from a japanese hobby shop. Anyway, on the other hand, service from fromjapan was top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I guess when it comes to 2nd hand toys, Mandarake is really as good as it gets. For Amiami and Jungle, I've been slightly disappointed before. But generally, Mandarake's stuff are mostly pristine with minor box damages unless stated otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YF-29 Durandal Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I guess when it comes to 2nd hand toys, Mandarake is really as good as it gets. For Amiami and Jungle, I've been slightly disappointed before. But generally, Mandarake's stuff are mostly pristine with minor box damages unless stated otherwise. I bought my VF-25S from Jungle, a bit pricey and I believe that they overcharged on shipping. But what can you do when no one else has one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The yamato macross stuff listed at mandrake often state box opened and box damaged but did not describe the condition of the contents inside. For those who purchase items from mandrake before, normally what is the condition of the toys inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just avoid toys that have high percentage of damage out-of-the-box (like VF-171). But in general the condition is pretty great. Ordered 2 valks before in one order : one is pretty loose but not too bad, but the other was pristine new. still have plastic wraps in the landing gears, legs & body. meaning, never been transformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The yamato macross stuff listed at mandrake often state box opened and box damaged but did not describe the condition of the contents inside. For those who purchase items from mandrake before, normally what is the condition of the toys inside? Of my collection which I got off Mandarake - YF-19 was good and tight - VF-171EX was good but I could've sworn there were cigarette smell.. could be something else.. - Armored VF-1J is perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I've gotten a lot of stuff from mandrake, never a problem. Just a heads up, it appears that yahoo japan has gone the way evilbay way and some seller start off with a very low bidding price but exuberant shipping prices, maybe they know a lot of foreign buyers can fall for this. Always check the auction details closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 fromjapan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I remember using Japantodoor.com for bidding on Yahoo Japan, very easy process. I think I paid a considerable comission but I wanted the item so much, I didn't care. I received the item from Japan to South America at no time and was very satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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